GO! Turkey in the Straw – 10″ Finished (#55628) AccuQuilt

How to Die Cut 4-Color Turkey in the Straw Block:

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 4-color 10″ finished block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1:
  • Cut one 4 1/2″ square. Place right side up over shape A to cut one shape.
  • Cut two 5″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
• Fabric Color 2:
  • Cut two 5″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
• Fabric Color 3:
  • Cut two 3 7/8″ squares. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
  • Cut two 2 3/8″ x 5 3/8″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
  • Cut two 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes E to cut eight shapes.
• Fabric Color 4:
  • Cut two 2 3/8″ x 5 3/8″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
  • Cut two 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes E to cut eight shapes.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Turkey in the Straw Die:

• Turkey in the Straw is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 4-color, 10″ finished block in one pass through the cutter.
• No templates! No special rulers! Turkey in the Straw includes 11 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Turkey in the Straw features specialized dog-ears and ¼” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Turkey in the Straw includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Turkey in the Straw designs from their block library and cut your fabric.

AccuQuilt Benefits: 

• Cut so much more fabric in less time. 
• Get accurate cuts every time — No slipping rulers or mistakes
• Easiest to use — Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
• Save fabric with Two Tone Foam — Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. 
• Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers

Die Tips: 

• With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. 
• Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle.  Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. 
• Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. 
• It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.